California Fishing Guides & Charters

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California boasts over 1,000 miles of Pacific coastline, over 3000 lakes, reservoirs, and ponds, and over 29,000 miles of streams and rivers.  California salt water charters fish dorado, mackerel, and even great white sharks in southern California, and fish salmon, halibut, and rockfish in northern California.  California fresh water fishing guides take anglers to some of the finest, clear, bass waters in world. The rivers and streams offer fly fishing guides endless miles of pristine trout waters.  California is an anglers paradise!

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Types of California Guided Fishing Trips

General Inland

Our California inland fishing guides are located all over the state and fish nearly every lake and river.  Most fish out of boats that carry up to three anglers.  Gigantic largemouth bass top the list but California fishing guides offer quality fishing trips for sturgeon, salmon, crappie, or nearly any species.

Fly Fishing

California fly fishing guides are lucky enough to have countless rivers and streams to choose from.  Our fishing guides can help teach a beginner to cast a fly rod or help a seasoned fly fisherman locate more fish.  Natural trout and salmon are California’s most sought after species on the fly rod but salt water opportunities also attract many anglers to the coast for nearly any species of fish.

Salt Water (In-Shore)

Our California in-shore fishing guides usually fish out of smaller boats and concentrate on fishing areas near shore, inlets, bays, or islands.  The fish species they target are seasonal and range from salmon to barracuda to shark.  Our California fishing guides offer an easy way to fish the Pacific without battling the rough seas.

Salt Water (Off-Shore)

Off-shore California fishing charters offer small and large parties an opportunity to comfortably fish with seasoned captains that know the water and weather.  California charters fish for most any salt water species.  The most common catches include halibut, salmon, tuna, flounder, and different types of shark along with numerous other species.  Just make a free request on our website and we will find the right fishing charter for you.

Popular California Fishing Areas, Lakes, & Ports

Popular California Fish Species